Cakebread Cellars
Napa Valley Chardonnay
Napa Valley, California, USA
High expectations but it was disappointing, end up being an OK wine, nothing special
High expectations but it was disappointing, end up being an OK wine, nothing special
Sep 8th, 2021
This is a very nice Chardonnay from Napa Valley. Well-balanced and easy drinking.
Showing citrus, lemons, apples, pears, light spices, minerals, oak and light vanilla.
Showing a nice mouthfeel with nice complexity.
This is a nice surprise as it is not too much in your face kind of wine, which is what I expected.
Will age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.
I had it by the lake. Delicious all by itself.
Aged in French oak barrels (33% new) for 8 months.
13.7% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
This is a very nice Chardonnay from Napa Valley. Well-balanced and easy drinking.
Showing citrus, lemons, apples, pears, light spices, minerals, oak and light vanilla.
Showing a nice mouthfeel with nice complexity.
This is a nice surprise as it is not too much in your face kind of wine, which is what I expected.
Will age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.
I had it by the lake. Delicious all by itself.
Aged in French oak barrels (33% new) for 8 months.
13.7% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
Had another ‘18, Cakebread wine offerings are among my Favs, Chard is no exception, consistent quality year/year. 95% of grapes sourced from Carneros, ‘18 saw 8 months on 1/3 new oak with about 20% of wine going through malolactic fermentation. Aromas of stone fruits, slight & honey scents. On palate complex flavors of apple, peach & lemon zest, balanced with good acidity & great mouthfeel. Long finish ending with fruit, wet stone and toasty character. Very nice, aging well.
Had another ‘18, Cakebread wine offerings are among my Favs, Chard is no exception, consistent quality year/year. 95% of grapes sourced from Carneros, ‘18 saw 8 months on 1/3 new oak with about 20% of wine going through malolactic fermentation. Aromas of stone fruits, slight & honey scents. On palate complex flavors of apple, peach & lemon zest, balanced with good acidity & great mouthfeel. Long finish ending with fruit, wet stone and toasty character. Very nice, aging well.
Jun 20th, 2021Just tried another ‘18. Cakebread wine offerings are among my Favs, Chard is no exception, consistent quality year/year. 95% of grapes sourced from Carneros, ‘18 saw 8 months on 1/3 new oak with about 20% of wine going through malolactic fermentation. Aromas of stone fruits, slight & honey scents. On palate complex flavors of apple, peach & lemon zest, balanced with good acidity & great mouthfeel. Long finish ending with fruit, wet stone and toasty character. Very nice, aging well.
Just tried another ‘18. Cakebread wine offerings are among my Favs, Chard is no exception, consistent quality year/year. 95% of grapes sourced from Carneros, ‘18 saw 8 months on 1/3 new oak with about 20% of wine going through malolactic fermentation. Aromas of stone fruits, slight & honey scents. On palate complex flavors of apple, peach & lemon zest, balanced with good acidity & great mouthfeel. Long finish ending with fruit, wet stone and toasty character. Very nice, aging well.
Apr 17th, 2021Cakebread wine offerings are among my Favs, Chard is no exception, consistent quality year/year. 95% of grapes sourced from Carneros, ‘18 saw 8 months on 1/3 new oak with about 20% of wine going through malolactic fermentation. Aromas of stone fruits, slight & honey scents. On palate complex flavors of apple, peach & lemon zest, balanced with good acidity & great mouthfeel. Long finish ending with fruit, wet stone and toasty character. Very nice, will benefit from short aging.
Cakebread wine offerings are among my Favs, Chard is no exception, consistent quality year/year. 95% of grapes sourced from Carneros, ‘18 saw 8 months on 1/3 new oak with about 20% of wine going through malolactic fermentation. Aromas of stone fruits, slight & honey scents. On palate complex flavors of apple, peach & lemon zest, balanced with good acidity & great mouthfeel. Long finish ending with fruit, wet stone and toasty character. Very nice, will benefit from short aging.
Sep 26th, 2020Cakebread wine offerings are among my Favs, Chard is no exception, consistent quality year/year. 95% of grapes sourced from Carneros, ‘18 saw 8 months on 1/3 new oak with about 20% of wine going through malolactic fermentation. Aromas of stone fruits, slight & honey scents. On palate complex flavors of apple, peach & lemon zest, balanced with good acidity & great mouthfeel. Long finish ending with fruit, wet stone and toasty character. Very nice, will benefit from short aging.
Cakebread wine offerings are among my Favs, Chard is no exception, consistent quality year/year. 95% of grapes sourced from Carneros, ‘18 saw 8 months on 1/3 new oak with about 20% of wine going through malolactic fermentation. Aromas of stone fruits, slight & honey scents. On palate complex flavors of apple, peach & lemon zest, balanced with good acidity & great mouthfeel. Long finish ending with fruit, wet stone and toasty character. Very nice, will benefit from short aging.
Jul 7th, 2020
Tart lemon and mineral over pear. Soft French oak leave it gentle, but the acidity keeps it crisper.
Tart lemon and mineral over pear. Soft French oak leave it gentle, but the acidity keeps it crisper.
Aug 12th, 2022
08/17/21
Damn, Neal. August is half over….
Very refreshing Chardonnay. A touch of grapefruit and lemon on the kick back.
08/17/21
Damn, Neal. August is half over….
Very refreshing Chardonnay. A touch of grapefruit and lemon on the kick back.
Sunset happy hour with #cakebread Napa Valley, Chardonnay.
Love the warmth of the sun on my skin and the easy-drinking deliciousness of this wine. #ｔｇｉｆ
With @Deked1
Sunset happy hour with #cakebread Napa Valley, Chardonnay.
Love the warmth of the sun on my skin and the easy-drinking deliciousness of this wine. #ｔｇｉｆ
With @Deked1